A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4235631 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237603 epoch_slot_no: 4003 block_no: 4235454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1241 time: 2020-05-31 19:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4067567765d98206623d52b98fc1efbaa3ff1163e14cf8e9959b55ea38c2c0b5Block Operator
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